Support Worker

Job Advert: Support Worker Transitioning to Education
Location: Chorley
Contract: Full-Time, Temporary to Permanent (Starting January)
Employer: Teaching Personnel

Are you a dedicated Support Worker looking for a new challenge in education? Teaching Personnel is recruiting for a full-time role at a supportive and nurturing SEN school in Chorley. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your skills to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with additional needs.

About the Role:

• Start Date: January 2025.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for students with special educational needs (SEN).
• Help students with autism, social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, and other learning barriers.
• Work closely with teaching staff to create a positive, inclusive environment where all students can thrive.
• Build trust and strong relationships with students to promote engagement and progress.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in support work, care, or youth work, particularly with individuals with additional needs.
• A proactive and patient approach to supporting children with SEN.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A genuine passion for helping young people reach their potential.

Why Join Us?

• Full-time role with a clear pathway to permanent employment.
• Competitive weekly pay through Teaching Personnel.
• The chance to transition your support work expertise into a rewarding educational setting.
• Ongoing support, training, and development opportunities.

Requirements:

• Availability for full-time work from January.
• A valid Child Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply).
• References covering the last two years of employment or study.

If you’re ready to bring your experience and enthusiasm to a new role in education, we want to hear from you!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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